On the morning of the injury, the weather was freezing rain, then turned to snow. The temperature was approx. 14-15 degrees. EE exited the dozer. Once ee was on the ground, took two steps and stepped on a 5' patch of ice which was covered with snow. EE's feet went out from under self. EE fell directly on right shoulder.
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February 6, 2018
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
King Coal Sales Inc · Fall to the walkway or working surface
December 13, 2007
PA · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
King Coal Sales Inc · Fall from machine
Getting off dozer to check oil, he slipped, falling and hitting his head.
August 4, 2005
PA · Coal
bulldozer operator, universal operator, heavy equipment operator, operating engineer
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
King Coal Sales Inc · Fall from machine
STEPPING DOWN FROM DOZER AND FELL THUS LANDING ON HIS SHOULDER
March 5, 2004
PA · Coal
maintenance man, mechanic, repair/serviceman, boilermaker, fueler, tire tech, field service tech
SLIP OR FALL OF PERSON
King Coal Sales Inc · Over-exertion (Not Elsewhere Classified)
TRAMPED DOWN ON UNEVEN GROUND AND KNEE POPPED, THUS TORE A CARTILEDGE.
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